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Event:
NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Braccianti. No joy for Moore on that attempt.
Braccianti avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Braccianti takes the fight into the clinch.
Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moore blocks an elbow strike from Braccianti.
Moore looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moore has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Braccianti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries for a takedown but Braccianti manages to get underhooks.
Mauro Braccianti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namond Moore.
Braccianti misses with an elbow strike.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
#T1#
Moore is working for takedown but Braccianti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Namond Moore has been cut.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Braccianti walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Braccianti gets a clinch.
Braccianti misses with an elbow over the top.
Braccianti trying to land knees to the body.
Braccianti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moore looks winded!
Braccianti lands a knee to the body.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Braccianti lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Braccianti.
Knees in the clinch landing for Braccianti.
Braccianti scores a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Braccianti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moore's brow.
Braccianti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Braccianti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Braccianti lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Braccianti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
Braccianti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
I was talking to Braccianti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Braccianti misses with an elbow strike.
Braccianti lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Moore is rocked!
Braccianti crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
Braccianti lands a knee to the body.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braccianti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braccianti scores a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Namond Moore's cut even more.
Moore blocks an elbow strike.
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Braccianti finish him?
Braccianti pushes off an throws an elbow but Moore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore looking to stall.
Moore avoids the elbow strike from Braccianti, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Braccianti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Namond Moore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Braccianti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Braccianti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braccianti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
Braccianti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore takes an elbow to the temple.
Braccianti landing knees to the body.
Braccianti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Braccianti. #KD#
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Moore's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Moore still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Moore get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore tries for a takedown but Braccianti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Braccianti clinches with his opponent.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Braccianti obliges.
Braccianti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Moore avoids the elbow strike from Braccianti, against the cage.
Braccianti throws an elbow that misses.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow.
Braccianti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow.
Braccianti creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Moore! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Braccianti.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Braccianti! |
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Event:
SSD 8: Lugnunum v Moore
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Lugnunum shoots in and bounces Moore off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lugnunum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lugnunum trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugnunum is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lugnunum won't allow Moore to sweep him here.
Lugnunum throwing strikes from guard but Moore blocks nicely.
Lugnunum wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Lugnunum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moore's head.
Lugnunum lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugnunum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lugnunum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lugnunum with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Moore is rocked!#SUB2#
Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moore is still in real trouble! Can Lugnunum finish him?#SUB2#
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lugnunum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lugnunum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Lugnunum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Lugnunum trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugnunum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lugnunum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lugnunum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moore's head.
Lugnunum wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Lugnunum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lugnunum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lugnunum lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Moore! Lugnunum senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Moore out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herminos Lugnunum!
Our winner, Herminos Lugnunum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HRL26 Murray vs Hall
Date: Oct 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kwondo shoots in and gets a takedown into Moore's guard.
Moore lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Kwondo preventing the sweep.
Kwondo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Moore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kwondo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kwondo defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kwondo stacks Moore on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kwondo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwondo trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Kwondo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kwondo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well.
Moore tries to buck Kwondo off but Kwondo is having none of it.
Moore taking a bit of punishment here - Kwondo scoring with strikes.
Moore tries to buck Kwondo off but Kwondo is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Kwondo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kwondo is trying to get an arm triangle but Moore is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Kwondo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moore is not content to let Kwondo control the position.
Moore is trying to control Kwondo's posture but Kwondo avoids it. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Kwondo.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Moore defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kwondo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moore has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kwondo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kwondo lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Kwondo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Moore is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moore sneaks back into half guard.
Kwondo is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Kwondo has control of the leg.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kwondo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore trying to control but Kwondo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kwondo trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tye Kwondo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Moore shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kwondo trying to hold on to Moore's head to control him but Moore postures up.
Moore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura but Kwondo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moore to get the leverage.
Kwondo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moore is working away from the top position though.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Kwondo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kwondo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore prevents Kwondo from improving his position.
Kwondo is refusing to be controlled, as Moore sits in half guard. #T1#
Kwondo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kwondo.
Kwondo controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself. #SUB2#
Moore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kwondo dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kwondo trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kwondo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Kwondo advances to half guard.
Moore controlling the position well.
Kwondo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moore tries to roll over but Kwondo keeps him under control.
Moore is staying active underneath Kwondo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moore tries to roll over but Kwondo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kwondo lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB#
Kwondo looking for a submission but Moore manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Tye Kwondo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kwondo drops back looking for a leg! Moore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moore manages to kick Kwondo off! Kwondo jumps back into Moore's guard. #SUB2#
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kwondo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kwondo controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Moore looking for a guillotine here but Kwondo defends easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Moore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kwondo has picked Moore up and slammed him! Moore can't keep hold of the triangle and Kwondo manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Kwondo swings around for an armbar but Moore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kwondo's guard.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwondo is keeping the position for now.
Moore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Kwondo is keeping the position.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kwondo looking for a guillotine here but Moore defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Namond Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Moore gets a double leg takedown into Kwondo's guard.
Moore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kwondo pulls Moore in close to his closed guard and prevents Moore from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Kwondo is retaining full guard.
Moore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kwondo is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwondo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kwondo keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Kwondo has Moore pulled in close to control his posture.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Kwondo looking for a guillotine here but Moore defends easily.
#SUB2#
Moore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kwondo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kwondo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kwondo! #REVR#
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kwondo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Moore tries to escape but Kwondo is in control.
Kwondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?#T2#
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kwondo has control of an arm but Moore manages to advance to Kwondo's back!
Kwondo can't escape the position.
Moore misses with a punch to the head.
Kwondo rolls, trying to escape but Moore keeps control of the position.
Kwondo trying to control the hands but Moore won't let him. #SUB2#
Moore looking for the RNC.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Moore has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kwondo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kwondo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3##SUB2#
Moore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura here.
Kwondo is controlling Moore's trapped leg to prevent Moore from advancing to side control.
Kwondo is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Moore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kwondo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kwondo wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Kwondo wants to control but Moore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kwondo punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kwondo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Namond Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Namond Moore! |
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Event:
HRL21
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Moore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Munoz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Munoz is defending against the submission attempts here by Moore.
Munoz is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Munoz is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munoz works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Moore won't allow Munoz to sweep him here.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Munoz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully. #T1#
Munoz wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Moore is looking to pass into half guard but Munoz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Munoz is in guard.#REVR#
Munoz throws a big right hand that misses.
Munoz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Moore has his foot on Munoz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munoz works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz connects with a couple of short punches.
Munoz trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Munoz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Munoz drops an elbow to the side of Moore's head.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Munoz trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
Munoz lands strikes from half guard.
Munoz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munoz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Moore wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munoz winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munoz winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Munoz working Moore over with strikes. #ROC#Moore is rocked!
Munoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working. #T3#
Munoz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moore is still in real trouble! Can Munoz finish him?
Moore is looking for a sweep. Munoz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Munoz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munoz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munoz pulls his head out easily.
Munoz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
Munoz is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munoz is working Moore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munoz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munoz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
Munoz cracks Moore with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Munoz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Moore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Munoz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Munoz moves into full guard.
Munoz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moore passes into side control, despite Munoz's attempt to control the position.
Munoz gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz is controlling Moore's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Moore seems to be working for a kimura but Munoz defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Moore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munoz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Munoz tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
Munoz is controlling Moore's trapped leg to prevent Moore from advancing to side control.
Munoz is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore trying to control from Munoz's half guard. Munoz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Munoz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.#T2#
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munoz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore is trying to control the position but Munoz postures up.
Munoz forces his way into half guard.
Moore wants to control but Munoz passes into side.
Munoz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Munoz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Munoz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Munoz cracks Moore with a big elbow.
Moore is trying to control Munoz's posture but Munoz avoids it.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Munoz keeps moving and retains side control.
Moore tries to control but Munoz manages to take his back.
Johnny Munoz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Munoz.
#T4#
Munoz has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Moore.
Munoz lands a series of strikes from the back and Moore goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Munoz! |
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Event:
HRL12:Petric vs Wilson
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Moore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dren Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Moore gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Dren Jr wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Moore seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Dren Jr is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Namond Moore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Stamatis connects with a body shot.#TD#
Moore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stamatis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stamatis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stamatis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moore manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stamatis on the ground.
Stamatis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stamatis throws a big elbow that misses.
Stamatis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stamatis defends well.
Stamatis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stamatis is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.#T1#
Stamatis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stamatis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stamatis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stamatis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stamatis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stamatis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Stamatis drops back looking for a leg! Moore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moore manages to kick Stamatis off! Stamatis jumps back into Moore's guard.
Moore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moore tries to get out of the position.
Stamatis with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stamatis.
Stamatis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moore wants to sweep here but Stamatis controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stamatis lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stamatis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stamatis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stamatis postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Stamatis chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Stamatis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stamatis has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Stamatis postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it. #SUB#
Moore has his foot on Stamatis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stamatis works his way back into a safe position though.
Stamatis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stamatis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stamatis throws a big right hand that misses.
Stamatis passes Moore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stamatis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stamatis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stamatis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stamatis drops an elbow to the side of Moore's head. #T4#
Stamatis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stamatis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stamatis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moore won't allow Stamatis to pass to mount.
Stamatis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stamatis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stamatis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Moore looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stamatis pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stamatis thowing shots but they're missing.
Stamatis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moore's face.
Moore wants to hold on but Stamatis pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandros Stamatis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stamatis thuds his right hand into Moore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Stamatis, which made it look bad.
Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stamatis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stamatis jabs at Moore's body.#KD2#
Stamatis lands a big right hand that sends Moore crashing to the mat! Stamatis stays standing though and waves Moore back to his feet!#ROC2#Moore is rocked!
Namond Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stamatis throws an uppercut from hell that sends Moore clean off his feet! He's out cold! Stamatis stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandros Stamatis!
Alexandros Stamatis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Pollio leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pollio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pollio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pollio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pollio working some strikes from top position.
Pollio is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Pollio postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Pollio works over Moore with some ground and pound from guard.
Pollio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moore's head.#SUB#
Moore has his feet on Pollio's thighs here. He's pushed Pollio off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pollio screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Namond Moore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pudzianowski is fending him off so far but Moore persists. Nope, Pudzianowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Pudzianowski leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namond Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
Pudzianowski tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Pudzianowski forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Moore decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore wants to sweep here but Pudzianowski controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pudzianowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pudzianowski is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pudzianowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Moore is tightening it up a little... Pudzianowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pudzianowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pudzianowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Moore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Namond Moore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Moore gets caught flat footed, as Jahosafat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Moore looking for a triangle here. Jahosafat is fighting it but it looks tight! Moore pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jahosafat is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Namond Moore! |
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Event:
KIFC 65
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faletau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faletau unleashes a big counter combination but Moore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faletau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been hearing reports that Moore has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Faletau throws out a powerful jab.
Faletau blocks a jab.
Faletau lands a right hook to the body.
Faletau scores with a jab.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faletau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore tries for a takedown but Faletau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faletau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore looks up at the clock. Bad move! Faletau lands a right hand from hell, dropping Moore. Faletau pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Faletau! |
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Event:
KIFC 50
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frost pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
Frost is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore looks winded!
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is working Moore over against the cage.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Frost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
A short left from Frost.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Frost lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moore is looking for a takedown.
Drake Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namond Moore.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Moore to work.
#T3#
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore looking for a takedown.
Frost misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Moore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
A short right from Frost.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
A short left from Frost.
Frost looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frost lands a body punch.
Frost digs a right hand underneath Moore's ribcage. Moore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Frost dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Frost has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
A short left from Frost.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Frost gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Frost.
A short uppercut from Frost. #ROC#Moore is rocked!
Frost pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Frost working aggressively here.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Frost. #KD#
Frost drops Moore onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Moore is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Frost lands a big right hand that drops Moore! The killer instinct kicks in and Frost finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Frost!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Frost!
A very excited looking Drake Frost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
KIFC 40
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petric sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moore goes for a double leg but Petric avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petric continues to drive forward.
Petric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petric but Petric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petric was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ante Petric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namond Moore.#KD#
Petric sends Moore crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Petric is motioning to the referee to let Moore up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Moore is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Namond Moore has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petric counters with a huge right that knocks Moore out cold! Petric is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Petric!
Ante Petric seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KIFC 26
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Jang Jai lands the left hand.
Moore has his takedown stuffed
and Jang Jai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jang Jai points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Moore wakes up just in time to hear Jang Jai thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Jang Jai!
A victorious Wang Jang Jai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Moore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dont Worry Be Happy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dont Worry Be Happy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Moore drops back looking for a leg! Dont Worry Be Happy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dont Worry Be Happy manages to kick Moore off! Moore jumps back into Dont Worry Be Happy's guard.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Dont Worry Be Happy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dont Worry Be Happy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moore on the ground.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dont Worry Be Happy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dont Worry Be Happy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to control but Dont Worry Be Happy is working from the bottom.
Moore postures up in Dont Worry Be Happy's guard and throws a big left but Dont Worry Be Happy blocks it.
Dont Worry Be Happy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Moore trying to control but Dont Worry Be Happy is working from the bottom.
Dont Worry Be Happy can't keep his opponent in guard - Moore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Moore is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dont Worry Be Happy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Namond Moore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Eater swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eater is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moore is looking to advance position but Eater won't allow it.
Moore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Moore is trying to work for a kimura but Eater is defending well.
#SUB#
Eater actively working from the bottom here.
Moore is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Eater!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moore has hold of Eater's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Eater manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Eater tries to reverse the position but Moore maintains control.#T1#
Moore tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Moore has hold of Eater's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Eater manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Eater has given up his back.
#SUB2#
Moore is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Eater has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Moore has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Eater taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Moore doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Namond Moore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Mcqueen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mcqueen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
What's Moore going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Mcqueen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moore's legs.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcqueen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Moore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Mcqueen wants to stand but Moore has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is trying to control Mcqueen 's posture but Mcqueen avoids it.
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcqueen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Moore is trying to control Mcqueen 's posture but Mcqueen avoids it.
Moore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcqueen wants to stand but Moore is controlling his arm.
Mcqueen wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore moves to clinch but Mcqueen breaks away #TD2#
and Mcqueen counters with a single leg into guard. Moore didn't expect that. #SUB#
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcqueen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcqueen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mcqueen is posturing up here but Moore has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mcqueen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mcqueen has to tap! Slick submission there by Moore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Namond Moore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Moore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uso keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore looking to sit in guard and control but Uso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Uso trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Uso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Uso is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Uso looking to pass the guard.
Uso with a nice head shot there.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uso wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1##SUB2#
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uso wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Uso from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moore throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Uso cracks Moore with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uso is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Uso is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Moore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uso slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moore is staying active underneath Uso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uso is looking to pass Moore's guard but actually Moore recovers to full guard.
Uso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uso passes into half guard. #T3#
Uso is just content to waste time from the top position. Moore takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Uso trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Uso pushing down on Moore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Uso blocks the strikes from Moore.
Uso is controlling the pace.
Uso trying to pass the guard but Moore defending well.
Moore wants to control but Uso is keeping busy.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moore keeping control of the position.
Moore trying to control here.
Moore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Uso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Uso controlling the action here.
Moore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moore is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uso working Moore over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Solo Uso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Moore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Uso is trying to defend but Moore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Uso tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg.
Moore is pressing down on Uso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uso is holding on for now.
Uso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moore wants to control from the top but Uso keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uso is keeping the position for now.
Uso pulls Moore in close to his closed guard and prevents Moore from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Uso keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Uso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore forces his way into half guard.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Solo Uso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uso is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uso tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Uso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moore is keen to just control but Uso is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Moore tries to sprawl but Uso drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
Uso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moore's head.
Moore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uso is pushing down on Moore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moore is fighting to maintain full guard but Uso has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Moore wants to improve his position but Uso is controlling well.
Uso trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Uso trying to control the pace.
Uso is thwarting Moore's attempts to control the position.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
Uso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Uso is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uso is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now.
Uso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uso slows the pace down in half guard.
Uso working over Moore with some ground and pound. Moore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moore is looking to get back to full guard here but Uso has managed to pass to side control instead.
Uso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Uso creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee asks Uso politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Uso prefers to stall for the moment though.
Moore regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uso trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Solo Uso dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Uso scores with a takedown into Moore's guard.
Moore keeping full guard, as Uso tries to pass.
Moore throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Uso slips nicely into half guard.
Uso scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uso not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uso trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uso working some strikes from top position.
Moore striking off his back but it's not causing Uso any problems.
Moore is trying to control the position but Uso postures up.
Moore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Uso haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Uso chips away with some ground and pound.
Uso wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.#T2#
Moore has momentary wrist control but Uso slips an elbow through the middle.
Uso looking to pass the guard.
Moore throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Moore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uso wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving. #SUB2#
Moore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uso wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Uso sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Uso wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Moore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Uso.
Uso trying to control the position but Moore is working away.
Uso looks up at the clock and then as Moore takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Uso smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Uso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Moore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Moore takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Uso connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moore some visible discomfort.
Uso wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Moore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uso is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Uso trying to control from the bottom.
Uso desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Uso is looking to improve his position.
Uso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moore is working away from the top position though.
Uso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uso holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Namond Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Moore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uso is just riding it out for now. Moore eventually gives up the hold.
Solo Uso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Moore wants to work for an arm triangle but Uso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo Uso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solo Uso!
During a confident post fight interview, Solo Uso thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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